Pierre Camou
Pierre Camou | |
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| President of the French Rugby Federation | |
| In office 12 July 2008 – 3 December 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Bernard Lapasset |
| Succeeded by | Bernard Laporte |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 August 1945 Uhart-Cize, France |
| Died | 15 August 2018 (aged 72) Ispoure, France |
Pierre Camou (18 August 1945 – 15 August 2018) was a French rugby union administrator. He was the President of the French Rugby Federation from 2008 to 2016, before he was succeeded by Bernard Laporte.[1] Prior to becoming President of the FFR he was also the treasurer then vice-president of FIRA-AER.[2]
In 2011, Camou was ranked by ESPN as the 20th most influential person in World Rugby.[3] Camou was also involved in France’s successful bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "Former FFR President Pierre Camou Dies Aged 72". ESPN. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
- ^ "Tribute to Pierre Camou". Rugby Europe. 15 August 2018. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
- ^ Rugby Union’s Most Influential People, ESPN.[full citation needed]
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